The Press., 1887-02-17
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Local Notices.
 Matter under thls head oight cents per line.
 -snecial sale of Ladies' Cotton Under wear and Hamburgs at A. w. Walkers.
 -Tovers of art should visit the tenth an ,,ual art exhibition at Gil.'s galleries, Spring field. This valuable exhibition closes with this month.
 -Catawaba and Malaga Grapes at Ellis.
 Great bargains in Ribbons for fancy work at A. W. Walkers.
 flood Oranges 10c. dozen at Ellis
 -Closing-out sale of Remnants at A. w. Walkers.
 Indian River Florida Oranges at Ellis.
 -I have just received several very desirable bonds in sums of $2OO, $25O, and $S50, shall offer them for sale but short time. Alva- rado Howard. 8
 -ReOular monthly meetings of Winter Post, a. A. R., the lst and 3d Monday even- ings of each month. 1T
 Sure, Safe, Quick, pr. Hefo's Congn Syrup. sf Work done to order. Terms reasonable. Julie D. Pemberton.
 -Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Line Lowest Rates; Prompt Service; Direct Wires Stafford Springs office National Bank building (second foor).
 Gentlemen, try pair of the ". r: han- ley $500 shoe warranted, and yen Wln nave no ofhers. They are made in Button, Bal and Congress plain and cap toe, and are for sale only by sign of the big boot W, E- Han
 .Get your Tea at the cash store. guar antee to suit you in quality at one-third less price than you have been paying elsewhere. J. A. Pemberton. the lowest prices and most reliable goods at Hanley's Shoe Store. @ g-.1 at lowest cash prices at Pember- tons Cash Store
 Try Dr. Hero's Cough Syrup, at Taft's.
 Libby, McNeil & Iibby's cooked corn beef, two lb. cans, 15 cents at Pembertons Cash Store.
 Florida oranges 15 cents dozen at Penn berton's Cash Store
 &TAFEORD.
 Mrs. Brighams lecture at Oronoco Hall is to be connected with Q camp fire -and musical entertainment The sB. B. and M glee club" will sing, and the Har- mony orchestra of eight pieces will play. The invitation to all to attend also extends to the camp fire later in the evening, when it is expected that steps will be taken towards forming a womens relief corps The subject of the lecture is 'sThe Worlds Heroes.o and Mrs. B., who is known to considerable portion of the people of Staf- ford es an agreeable and able speaker, will give an interesting talk on this theme, which is in itself inspiring. She is promi- nently connected with the relief corps, and in full sympathy with the G. A. R. All the avails are to go to proper observance of memorial day, the work of which 1t Is more fitting should rest on the public benefited by the sacrifices of the dead sol diers than on those who shared their hard ships, though the opposite view is held by some, and has been expressed in Stafford's public meetings. It is easy for any one to help to extent of 15 cent tor 25 cent reserved seat) ticket. Camp fire opens at 9.15 with Marching through Georgia. Lecture begins at 8. This CThursday) evening.
 The ladies of the Congregational so- ciety hold 8 sociable in the chapel, Tues day afternoon and evening, Feb. 22d. An entertainment will be provided by the young people. Mrs. Marcy, Mrs. Witt, and Mrs. Larned are in charge. The ex- ercises of the entertainment will be suited to the anniversary of Washington's birth day, and something interesting is promised. Price for all, 10 cents, as4usual.
 Don't be in hurry Q engage the man t3 pIax ynrsr e.aE4ler- t-- s
 Charles Segar and Anily of Westerly, R. l., are spending Rw days at the Springs House with thei5 parents.
 "A dramatic entertainment is in prepa- ration to be given..in St. Edwards Hall on the evening of St. Patrick's day.
 The ladies of the M. E.. society an- nounce for Tuesday next, 22d inst, (Wash- ington's birthday that there will be served at their paflors an old fashioned boiled din ner with all its etceteras, besides cold meats, pastry, etc, to enjoy which the public are cordially invited. Dinner will aRe served from p. m. until all are pro- ~Vt4ed. At 8 p. m. an entertainment un- der the management of the local 0. l.. s. sC. will be given, consisting of vocal and EinstrRmental music, declamations, etc. The committee are sparing no labor to make all success. Dinner, including the entertainment, 25 cents entertainment, 10 cents.
 The frost is not very deep this year so we are told
 Rev. Mr. Hawley's discourse of last {: Sunday evening is very favorably men, tioned on the street, as an impressive Ies- son from the, recent railroad disaster. His . text wass: HThis night thy soul shall be lrequired of thee"
 Two chances flor those periodically iinchned next Tuesday evening in observ- EAuCo O1 tue w aSnlnSGOn DlfGn-) OaY we fcelebrate-the special exercises at the M. lE. church parlors, where an old-fashioned <'boiled dinner" will be serve by maldens of puritan descent in array of colonial days, with also an entertainment gotten mp by the Ohautaaqua circle; and at the Congregational church parlors, where the ~%eg1}ar foftnightly 'ssociable'' is to be rounded out with an entertainment suited to the anniversary, and managed by the young people of the society.
 The 9th anniversary observance of Harmony Temple last evening was very interesting occasion. Grand Worthy Chief Templar Luddington from New Haven attended. Four new members were initiated, after which 83 persons sat down to the banquet provided at the M. E. church parlors by the ladies of the W. c. T. U. Returning to the hall speaking, singing, music, and various forms of social enjoyment caused the passage of several hours in the happiest manner. consid- erable delegation from Unity Temple of Rockville was present.
 The man who has seen blue-birds is very numerous this week.
 Prof. George of Norwich, will assist in the G. A. R. entertainment tonight He is q favorite here, and will help t'draw."